Thunderstorms ahead of an advancing cold front caused wind damage over much of Central Kentucky, mostly in the form of downed trees and power lines. There were also widespread reports of large hail, and a few more reports of non-severe hail in other locations. Flooding of low-lying areas, and streams flowing out of banks, also resulted from the thunderstorms.

Flash Flood in TRIMBLE, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-05 18:30:00 to 19-MAY-05 23:00:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Several roads in the county were closed due to streams and creeks flowing out of their banks. Some vehicles were trapped by high water, but no injuries were reported.

Hail in MEADE, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-05 18:48:00 to 19-MAY-05 18:48:00 (EST)
Location: DOE VLY ESTATES
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)

Hail in SHELBY, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-05 19:00:00 to 19-MAY-05 19:00:00 (EST)
Location: SHELBYVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in MEADE, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-05 19:02:00 to 19-MAY-05 19:02:00 (EST)
Location: BRANDENBURG
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-05 19:34:00 to 19-MAY-05 22:00:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 20K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

High water was covering roadways in Louisville in the vicinity of Veteran's Hospital. La Grange Road and Park Road in the Anchorage area were covered by high water. Numerous other roads and intersections throughout the county were closed by high water.

Flash Flood in HENRY, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-05 19:45:00 to 19-MAY-05 23:30:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Numerous roads were blocked or closed by high water. Vehicles were trapped by flood waters, but no injuries were reported.

Flash Flood in OLDHAM, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-05 19:05:00 to 19-MAY-05 23:00:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Four to five feet of water covered Moody Lane in La Grange. Numerous roads were closed in Peewee Valley and other locations around the county.

Flash Flood in HART, KENTUCKY
From 20-MAY-05 00:10:00 to 20-MAY-05 06:00:00 (EST)
Location: SOUTH PORTION
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Roadways were flooded in the Munfordville and Horse Cave areas. Two to four feet of water covered a four mile stretch of Highway 218 near Horse Cave.

Flash Flood in SHELBY, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-05 19:06:00 to 19-MAY-05 22:00:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Dover Road and Clora Jackson Road in Shelbyville were closed due to high water. Numerous other roads around the county were closed. Some vehicles were trapped by high water, but no injuries were reported.

Flash Flood in SPENCER, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-05 19:45:00 to 19-MAY-05 22:00:00 (EST)
Location: NORTH CENTRAL PORTION
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Elk Creek was running out of its banks and blocking a road. A bridge was washed out in the Plum Ridge area.

Hail in LOGAN, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-05 20:00:00 to 19-MAY-05 20:00:00 (EST)
Location: RUSSELLVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-05 18:22:00 to 19-MAY-05 18:22:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Hail in OLDHAM, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-05 18:30:00 to 19-MAY-05 18:30:00 (EST)
Location: CRESTWOOD
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm Wind in BRECKINRIDGE, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-05 21:00:00 to 19-MAY-05 21:00:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Thunderstorm Wind in NELSON, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-05 21:17:00 to 19-MAY-05 21:17:00 (EST)
Location: BOSTON
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-05 22:11:00 to 19-MAY-05 22:11:00 (EST)
Location: WAYNESBURG
Magnitude: 65 EG
Property damage: 20K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

The roof was blown off a home.

Thunderstorm Wind in SIMPSON, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-05 21:25:00 to 19-MAY-05 21:25:00 (EST)
Location: FRANKLIN
Magnitude: 60 EG
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

There was unspecified structural damage to a mobile home.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-05 21:29:00 to 19-MAY-05 21:29:00 (EST)
Location: GRAVEL SWITCH
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

Flash Flood in WARREN, KENTUCKY
From 20-MAY-05 01:25:00 to 20-MAY-05 06:00:00 (EST)
Location: BOWLING GREEN
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A number of roadways in the city were covered by water. The depth of water reached up to two feet in spots.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-05 18:20:00 to 19-MAY-05 18:20:00 (EST)
Location: OKOLONA
Magnitude: 65 EG
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

A portion of the roof of a hardware store collapsed.

Lightning in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-05 18:30:00 to 19-MAY-05 18:30:00 (EST)
Location: FERN CREEK
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

A lightning strike caused a house fire on Pepperdine Court.

Lightning in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-05 18:40:00 to 19-MAY-05 18:40:00 (EST)
Location: MIDDLETOWN
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

A lightning strike caused a house fire on Waters Edge Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARREN, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-05 13:45:00 to 19-MAY-05 13:45:00 (EST)
Location: CAVE CITY
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm Wind in GREEN, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-05 14:30:00 to 19-MAY-05 14:30:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in GREEN, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-05 14:30:00 to 19-MAY-05 14:30:00 (EST)
Location: GREENSBURG
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm Wind in EDMONSON, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-05 15:00:00 to 19-MAY-05 15:00:00 (EST)
Location: BROWNSVILLE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm Wind in LOGAN, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-05 15:15:00 to 19-MAY-05 15:15:00 (EST)
Location: LEWISBURG
Magnitude: 60 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in OLDHAM, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-05 17:25:00 to 19-MAY-05 17:25:00 (EST)
Location: LA GRANGE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Flash Flood in BULLITT, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-05 20:00:00 to 19-MAY-05 22:00:00 (EST)
Location: NORTH PORTION
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Numerous roads were blocked or closed due to high water.

Hail in TAYLOR, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-05 14:44:00 to 19-MAY-05 14:44:00 (EST)
Location: CAMPBELLSVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Hail in OLDHAM, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-05 17:30:00 to 19-MAY-05 17:30:00 (EST)
Location: LA GRANGE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in HENRY, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-05 17:40:00 to 19-MAY-05 17:40:00 (EST)
Location: SULPHUR
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in HENRY, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-05 17:45:00 to 19-MAY-05 17:45:00 (EST)
Location: EMINENCE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in TRIMBLE, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-05 17:55:00 to 19-MAY-05 17:55:00 (EST)
Location: BEDFORD
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in OHIO, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-05 17:58:00 to 19-MAY-05 17:58:00 (EST)
Location: BEDA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-05 18:18:00 to 19-MAY-05 18:18:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

Hail in LOGAN, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-05 20:18:00 to 19-MAY-05 20:18:00 (EST)
Location: OLMSTEAD
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-05 20:30:00 to 19-MAY-05 20:30:00 (EST)
Location: KIRKSVILLE
Magnitude: 55 EG
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-05 20:35:00 to 19-MAY-05 20:35:00 (EST)
Location: RICHMOND
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Flash Flood in CLARK, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-05 20:01:00 to 19-MAY-05 22:00:00 (EST)
Location: EAST PORTION
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Up to three feet of water covered parts of Interstate 64.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOURBON, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-05 20:05:00 to 19-MAY-05 20:05:00 (EST)
Location: RUDDELS MILLS
Magnitude: 60 EG
Reported by: DEPT OF HIGHWAYS